Hannah Maria Hayes

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A brunette woman shows a young dancer a leotard, while another dancer and an older teacher look on. The scene is outside.

How the Dance Community Helped California Wildfire Victims Continue Their Training

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Adam Holms sitting on the floor while his students surround him standing at the ballet barre.

Quitting Your Teaching Job to Open Your Own Studio

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Dance educator Kim Black at the barre with a young student pointing at a picture on the wall.

How Inflation Is Impacting the Dance Education Industry

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Three dance teachers pose for a photo with their arms around each other.

Make the First Move: How to Develop Strategic Collaborations That Create Community Goodwill

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A row of tutus hanging on hangers backstage.

How to Navigate Conversations With Parents About Costume Pricing

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A small dancewear store has racks and displays full of colorful leotards and skirts, as well as shelves full of accessories.

Here’s What Can Happen When Dance Studios and Retailers Work Together

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How to Have a Profitable Recital in 2021

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At left: the Building Block studio, which is in side a large gym space with its own roof and floor. At right, Keone and Mari pose against a purple backdrop, Mari sitting in a chair and Keone standing on a box beside her

Inside Keone and Mari Madrid’s New Dance Studio and Training Program

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Dance Teacher Award Recipient Kim Black Makes Tiny Dancers Feel Like Superheroes

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How Three Studios Pulled Off Their Virtual Recitals

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